Kaltenborn vs Maitland Mobilization for Cervicogenic Headache

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults (18-40) with cervicogenic headache are randomly assigned to Kaltenborn or Maitland mobilization for 8 weeks (three sessions per week) after baseline physiotherapy. The study measures pain intensity, cervical range of motion, neck disability, and headache-related disability to compare the two techniques. Forty-four participants will be split into two groups to determine which mobilization approach provides greater relief and functional improvement. The findings aim to guide physiotherapists in choosing an effective mobilization technique for this condition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: 18-40 yrs

  * Gender: male/female
  * Unilateral neck pain and stiffness
  * Cervicogenic headache confirmed with Cervical Flexion Rotation Test
  * Cervical spine ROM\>10°
  * Unilateral headache
  * Headache triggered on neck extension

Exclusion Criteria:

* Congenital conditions of cervical spine

  * Disc herniation
  * Cervical radiculopathy
  * Myelopathy
  * Cervical fracture/ trauma past 3 months
  * Vestibular dysfunction/ VBI
  * TMJ dysfunction related headache
  * Whiplash injury
  * Other types of headache i-e tension type, migraine or cluster type

Where it's running

• Ibadat International University
  Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Marium Khalid, Ms-OMPT — Ibadat International University, Islamabad
• Study coordinator: Marium Khalid, MS-OMPT
• Email: drmariumkhalid.pt@gmail.com
• Phone: 03341510369

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.